| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $143.93 | 3.161% | $148.4796 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.26 | 12.411% | $226.2384 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.34 | 7.225% | $132.2513 | $132.25 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.38 | 3.210% | $63.3503 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.33 | 6.170% | $239.2329 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.83 | 6.810% | $234.8004 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.50 | 4.566% | $227.4311 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.57 | $1,271.7840 | $1,271.78 | $1,271.85 | $1,271.80 | |